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Amid a national ammo shortage this is probably the last thing you want to hear. Winchester has issued a recall for some of their 5.56mm centerfire rifle ammo.

Amid a national ammo shortage this is probably the last thing you want to hear. Winchester has issued a recall for some of their 5.56mm centerfire rifle ammo.

The company stated in the recall notice that after an extensive evaluation they found that a single lot of Winchester 5.56mm M855 62 Grain Pene (penetrator) ammunition may contain incorrect propellant, an issue that if used may cause damage to the firearm or render it inoperable, or may cause injury to the shooter or bystanders.

The 5.56mm M855 is an economical brand that features a steel core and a green penetrating tip. Online it typically costs $10.

The company asks that you do not use the 5.56 ammo from boxes marked with the symbol number “ZGQ3308вЂі and the lot number “WCC10M106-004вЂі. Both identifying numbers are stamped on outside of the 900-round shipping container, and on the outside of the 30-round box.

Winchester asks that if you do have a box of defective ammo to immediately discontinue using it and contact the company to exchange it at no cost to the consumer. You can contact Winchester at 866-423-5224 and they’ll arrange for free UPS pick-up. As soon as the company receives the package, a replacement box will be shipped out.

The company can also be reached via snail mail. If you have a questions relating to this issue write to Winchester at 600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 with “Attn: 5.56mm M855 Recall” at the top, or visit the company’s website atwww.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program. Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer. To learn more about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, please call 800-672-3888 ext. 1505or visit www.nrahq.org/youth.

Proprietary bonding process-Welds lead and jacket together to work as a unit controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight.
Hollow point-Works with the bonding process for outstanding performance through tough barriers
Jacket notching-Six segments help promote positive, consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities and ranges.
Copper alloy jacket-Contoured for maximum expansion over a wide range of velocities/ranges.
Nickel plated shellcase-Helps ensure positive gun function through smooth chambering and shellcase ejection.
SKUDescriptionBullet Wt.Velocity
S357SPDB357 Mag1251350
S357MPDB357 Mag1251325

Features of PDX1 Defender 223 Centerfire Rifle:

Given the recent popularity of modern sporting rifles (MSR) among shooters and hunters, Winchester has designed a product using Split Core Technology (SCT) for personal defense. The SCT technology, using a quick expansion front lead core and a deep driving bonded rear lead core, creates the ultimate 223 Rem Personal Defense load.

The PDX1® Defender™ 223 bullet weighs 60 grains with a velocity of 2750 feet per second.

SKUDescriptionBullet Wt.Velocity
S223RPDB223 Rem602750
Features of the 3 inch PDX1 Defender .410 Shotshell
Highly effective in both .410 compatible handguns and shotguns, the .410 PDX1 ammunition features a distinctive black hull and black oxide high-base head and combines four plated Defense Disc™ projectiles and 16 pellets of plated BB shot. The result is the ideal personal defense load for short range engagement with the performance needed to reduce aim error and stop threats. Designed for use in the Taurus Judge®, PDX1® .410 provides maximum protection at close range.
.410-gauge 3-inch load
4 Defense Disc™ projectiles with 16 Plated BBs
Velocity: 750 feet per second
10 rd. box
Features of the .410/45 Colt Combo Pack

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program. Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer.

The Winchester® Ammunition Power Max Bonded® line, designed specifically for the whitetail deer hunter, continues the tradition of legendary excellence by offering hunters more calibers to choose from in 223 Rem., 325 WSM and 338 Win Mag.

Power Max Bonded ammunition is a jacketed bullet with a proprietary bonding process that delivers massive expansion long-range accuracy, and maximum knock-down power.

The bonding process welds lead to a copper alloy jacket where the two act together during expansion for improved penetration and retained weight.

“Power Max Bonded ammunition has proven to be lethal on whitetails all over North America, as well as other big game animals since we launched the product in 2009,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “For any whitetail hunter who is interested in bullet construction, accuracy and penetration, Power Max Bonded is it.”

Key features of the Power Max Bonded bullet include:

Protected hollow point PHP design

Lead core bonded to jacket with proprietary process

Massive frontal area of bullet expansion is more than double original diameter

Lead remains bonded to jacket after impact

Power Max Bonded will be offered in the following calibers and bullet weights:

Cartridge

Grain

Muzzle Velocity

Symbol

223 Rem

64 PHP

3020

X223R2BP

243 Win Power

100 PHP

2960

X2432BP

270 Win Mag

130 PHP

3060

X2705BP

270 WSM

130 PHP

3275

X270SBP

30-06 Sprg

180 PHP

2700

X30064BP

30-06 Sprg

150 PHP

2920

X30061BP

30-30 Win Mag

150 PHP

2390

X30306BP

300 Win Mag

180 PHP

2960

X30WM2BP

300 Win Mag

150 PHP

3290

X30WM1BP

300 WSM

180 PHP

2970

X300WSMBP

300 WSM

150 PHP

3270

X300SBP

325 WSM

220 PHP

2840

X325WSMBP

308 Win Mag

150 PHP

2820

X3085BP

338 Win Mag

200 PHP

2960

X3381BP

7mm Rem Mag

150 PHP

3090

X7MMR1BP

7mm WSM

150 PHP

3200

X7MMWSMBP

PHP = Protected Hollow Point

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

Free Winchester® Ammunition Ballistics Calculator Available on the iPhone

iPhone users can now download the Winchester® Ammunition award-winning Ballistics Calculator for free. Winchester has taken all of the features and functionality from its Web site version of the Ballistics Calculator and developed a user-friendly interface for the iPhone.

The iPhone version of Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator will allow users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to three different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs. You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, and adjust zero marks for sighting in.

Morgan, UT – Shooters who enjoy shooting a small gauge shotgun will fall in love with the new Super X3 20 ga. shotgun from Winchester Repeating Arms. Like its big brother, the Super X3 12 ga., the new 20 ga. model utilizes the same Active valve system, making it the fastest cycling shotgun in the world.

In 2010 the SX3 20 ga. is being offered in the Walnut Field model. This new model shotgun is sure to be popular with both target shooters and hunters.

Morgan, UT – Shooters who enjoy shooting a small gauge shotgun will fall in love with the new Super X3 20 ga. shotgun from Winchester Repeating Arms. Like its big brother, the Super X3 12 ga., the new 20 ga. model utilizes the same Active valve system, making it the fastest cycling shotgun in the world.

In 2010 the SX3 20 ga. is being offered in the Walnut Field model. This new model shotgun is sure to be popular with both target shooters and hunters.

Morgan, UT – John M. Browning could be called the greatest gun designer of all time, and two designs he made for Winchester Repeating Arms, the 1895 and 1886 lever action rifles were a couple of his finest. Expanding on past offerings of these two masterpieces, Winchester Repeating Arms is now offering Grade I configurations in both models.

The 1895 Grade I features a deeply blued receiver, lever and barrel. It has a straight buttplate and satin finish walnut stock and forearm. The adjustable buckhorn rear sight and sculpted front blade remind you of guns of past generations. The addition of a tang safety in addition to the standard hammer safety adds a little modern touch to the rifle. The 1895 Grade I is available in 405 Winchester, 30-40 Krag and 30-06. It is a beautiful rifle with a link to the past. Suggested retail price is $1,179.00

The 1886 Extra Light Grade I rifle also features a deeply blued receiver, lever and barrel. In addition, it has a blued steel end cap and straight buttplate. The rifle features a classic half length magazine for the 45-70 cartridges that the rifle is chambered for. The sight on the 1886 is an adjustable rear buckhorn design with a bladed front. The rifle also is designed with a tang safety. Suggested retail price of the 1886 is $1,269.00

Both the 1895 and 1886 are being made in very limited quantities. Interested gun owners should contact their local Winchester Repeating Arms dealer immediately if they are interested in buying one.

Morgan, UT – If dangerous game is on your wish list, the new Winchester Model 70 Safari Express rifle should be at the top of your purchase list. Big, tough, dangerous game demands a cartridge that can handle the job. Offered in 375 H&H, 416 Rem. Mag. and the time tested 458 Win. Mag., the new Safari Express Model 70 is the finest big game rifle in the world. They don’t call it the rifleman’s rifle for nothing.